outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī 
Examples of outcry in a Sentence
They were surprised by the outcry against the casino proposal.
There was a lot of public outcry over his racial comments.
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This has unsurprisingly prompted outcry from some of its users.
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PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2025
The video, which circled the globe after it was reported on by Religion News Service, caused an outcry.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Federal agents’ response to the demonstrations has drawn widespread outcry, notably when an area pastor was seen on video being shot in the head with pepper balls by officers perched on the roof of the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The measure comes amid an intense outcry from local homeowners after a dramatic increase in property assessments in 2023.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2025
The video, which circled the globe after it was reported on by Religion News Service, caused an outcry.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Federal agents’ response to the demonstrations has drawn widespread outcry, notably when an area pastor was seen on video being shot in the head with pepper balls by officers perched on the roof of the Broadview ICE facility near Chicago.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The measure comes amid an intense outcry from local homeowners after a dramatic increase in property assessments in 2023.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Outcry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcry. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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outcry
noun
out·cry
ˈau̇t-ˌkrī
1
: a loud cry : clamor
2
: a strong protest
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